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"Truth is, generally I like film festivals; somewhere at some level there's an exchange of ideas." Are you thinking about submitting your first short to a film festival? Well hold your dang horses, you may need some guidance. In this episode we discuss how & why festivals can be useful, and how important it is to utilize the best strategy suited to your personal filmmaking goals. Music: Bass Vibes - Rollin at 5 by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100462 Artist: http://incompetech.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

"Even though a number of people have tried, no one has yet found a way to drink for a living." This week we're joined by comedian and business operations expert Betty Smithsonian. Is comedy teachable? Is self-awareness? Discussing sobriety and getting to the bottom of fear-based decision making, you'll somehow manage to find that you're still in a basement, and that's totally okay. Music: Faster Does It by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100794 Artist: http://incompetech.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

"Instagram comments are your local community. YouTube comments are like... the world." This week we're joined by Scott Bigos, creative director behind the sketch comedy YouTube channel, CheeseParade. In this interview, we discuss the insanity behind pumping out quality, one-minute sketches every week, and how in order to really process your childhood, you're gonna need a weapon. Subscribe to CheeseParade for a new sketch every Monday. Music: Bean by Lukrembo | https://soundcloud.com/lukrembo Free To Use | https://freetouse.com/music Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

"I used to think this podcast was a good time capsule for us. But now I'm like, this is just us devolving into madness." Tyler and Manny join us for their third round on Articulate, a checkpoint for reflection on their sanity. On this very real podcast, we discuss how you get worse with jokes as you progress in standup, comedic breakthroughs, and getting vulnerable. The boys struggle through old recordings from their first year of open mics. Support Next in Line Comedy! Music: J a z z by Deoxys Beats | https://soundcloud.com/deoxysbeats1 Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Creative Commons / Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported (CC BY-SA 3.0) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/deed.en_US Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

"Standup is a war for confidence all the time." Jakey's back! We talk podcasts, standup, and sketches; a good balance while dissecting the classic nasty & silly work. Follow Jake, Friendly Comedy, and Friendly Television for the good stuff. Music: Cuts by Le Gang | https://soundcloud.com/thisislegang Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Creative Commons / Attribution 3.0 Unported License (CC BY 3.0) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/deed.en_US Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

"If we don't want to see it, we shouldn't see it." This week, we're joined by Maxwell Collins (D.P.) to discuss cinematography, the film school debate, and the best ways to create opportunities for your career. https://www.maxwellcollinsdp.com/ Merry Bay by Ghostrifter Official | https://soundcloud.com/ghostrifter-official Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Creative Commons / Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported (CC BY-SA 3.0) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/deed.en_US Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

"The whole culture is telling you to hurry, while the art tells you to take your time. Always listen to the art." At the end of the day, we're here to collaborate, create, and have fun. But DON'T TALK ABOUT discipline. I can't know to hear any more about discipline. This week we're joined by Charlie Temple to discuss the best way to feed into multiple sides of creativity. Check out his work on Spotify and Soundcloud. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

"When a child learns Torah, they bribe him with candy. When an adult learns Torah, they say it's okay if you do it for a selfish motive, because it becomes a pure motive." This week we're joined by The Blind Filmmaker, David Block and his documentarian and fellow filmmaker, Alex Kucy. We discuss David's motivations for deciding to take on the challenge of filmmaking, despite his visual impairment, and how it's impacted his creative endeavors along the way. theblindfilmmaker.com Belong by Moavii | https://www.youtube.com/@MoaviiMusic Free To Use | https://freetouse.com/music Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

"In a world of chaos, a mural can be a peaceful oasis, a visual retreat for the soul." This week we're joined by Sahiti Bonam of Mural Arts Philadelphia. We discuss the organization's mission, as well as some history of murals and the stress of the job. As a Philadelphian, this episode helped deepen my appreciation for the character these pieces bring to our city. sahitibonam.com @visualliterature Cold by ThinkChill | https://soundcloud.com/thinkchillmusic Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Creative Commons / Attribution-NoDerivatives 4.0 International (CC BY-ND 4.0) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nd/4.0/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

"You know music and sound design can be very powerful with how you use it. But the absence of sound can say a lot as well." This week we're joined by sound mixer, designer, and post-production god, Tom Carman. We dive into his background in theater production and how it plays into his attention to sound detail, that path to building a production company, and his role in developing the sound design on "No Thoughts!" (2024). https://www.tomcarmansound.com/ Music: "Philly Cheese" by Tom Carman Music by Michael Jackson Parody of "Billie Jean" by Michael Jackson Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

"The rules of improvisation apply beautifully to life. Never say no - you have to be interested to be interesting, and your job is to support your partners." It's Maeve Hennessey everybody!! In this conversation, we dive into her background of improv- which surprisingly requires skill, discipline, and talent... crazy, right?? Follow along as it lead her to get comfortable with performing, get into standup, and eventually start her own comedy show. Be sure to catch the next Get To The Point comedy show, every second Saturday of the month at CSz Philadelphia. Music: Breakfast in Paris by Alex-Productions | https://onsound.eu/ Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Creative Commons / Attribution 3.0 Unported License (CC BY 3.0) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/deed.en_US Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

"A failure is like fertilizer; it stinks to be sure, but it makes things grow faster in the future." Mbeta Sokolo rejoins the pod this week to discuss post-project depression, motivational babies, and how each project you do should strengthen your natural talents. Music: Song: Blue Boi License: Creative Commons (CC BY 3.0) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0 https://www.youtube.com/LakeyInspired Music powered by BreakingCopyright: https://breakingcopyright.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

“Movies will make you famous; Television will make you rich; But theatre will make you good.” This week we're rejoined by Beaux Emerson, a local Philadelphia actor and singer/songwriter, to reconvene after two more years into his artistic journey. In it we discuss how his outlook on the entertainment industry has changed, and his goals within in. Music: The Process - LAKEY INSPIRED Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

"Drag is full body creative expression; you're basically this big ball of clay that you can do whatever you want with." Do whatever (or whoever) you want this week with Pi, as she discusses her journey into the drag scene of Philadelphia. From arts & crafts, to dinky dark amusement rides, follow Pi into the world of Dragula, a show that explores a creepy mix of fashion and terror, in the newest season (666). Music: Witching Hours by Panda Beats Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

"Men weren't really the enemy - they were fellow victims suffering from an outmoded masculine mystique that made them feel unnecessarily inadequate when there were no bears to kill." This week, Kevin shows us how many interests and hobbies can accumulate over time, and why, sometimes, dropping out of college can be the right move. Music: Song: Faithful Mission License: Creative Commons (CC BY 3.0) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0 https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCC49uNuUk7pY77NoVMlNYDA Music powered by BreakingCopyright: https://breakingcopyright.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.